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City of Doral Military Advisory Committee Meeting

Please join us at City Hall for the upcoming Military Advisory Committee Meeting. We look forward to welcoming you and encouraging your participation in this important conversation supporting our military community.

The meeting is typically held in one of the All-Purpose Rooms. Upon arrival, simply check in with the City Hall staff or attending personnel, and they will gladly direct you to the correct room.

We hope to see you there and appreciate your continued engagement and support.  Meetings may be changed or canceled due to Holidays or Quorum requirements.

Friday the 13th Fundraiser: Warrior Golf Academy

Join Warrior Golf Academy for an exciting evening of golf and community at our Fort Lauderdale “F.O.B.”. This event is a fundraiser dedicated to our mission of providing golf instruction and career development for Veterans and First Responders.

Highlights include:

  • Golf Challenges: Closest to the pin and putting contests.

  • Prizes: Exclusive giveaways, including a chance to win an SL2 Air Walker Golf Bag.

  • Social: Enjoy food and a full cash bar while connecting with fellow supporters.

Your $20 donation directly supports our local Veteran programming. Inquire now to secure your spot!

Miami VA Town Hall Meeting

Learn About Programs, Benefits and Resources available to You.

Miami VA Leadership will be on hand to answer questions.

See Flyer for more information.

Miami-Dade Country Fest 2026

Event Details

Join us at Tropical Park on April 25 – 26, 2026 at our Miami-Dade CountryFest, home of the International Livestock Show and Rodeo!

The Miami-Dade CountryFest, formerly known as the Miami Agriculture, Horse and Cattle Show, has been a staple event since 2008. This annual festival offers a weekend of entertainment for all ages and attracts cattle enthusiasts from around the globe.

Experience two days of non-stop fun with rides, live music, food trucks, and other enjoyable activities for adults and children alike. This year’s event will feature a thrilling professional rodeo show, adding to the excitement.

All guests MUST present proof of RSVP to gain FREE entry into the festival grounds. Free Entry does not include Seats into the Rodeo – Rodeo Seats to be sold soon!

We look forward to seeing y’all there!

 

Hours

  • Event Hours: 9AM – 7PM
  • Programming to begin at 10AM

Dolphin Shootout Fishing Tournament

Please see the flyer for all information.  6am time listed may be different than the actual time.  For more information you would need to attend the Captains meeting.   This is information for Veterans who like to fish.  Does not Benefit Veterans.  This is for the Police.

American Promise – The Miami Symphony Orchestra

AMERICAN PROMISE

Sunday, March 8th 2026
  • USE CODE VETINFO TO GET 30% OFF!

06:00 PM

Knight Concert Hall Adrienne Arsht Center

Eduardo Marturet – Conductor

Mayor Eileen Higgins – Narrator

SUBSCRIPTION AND TICKETS

American Promise — led by Maestro Eduardo Marturet and the Miami Symphony Orchestra — celebrates a defining cultural moment as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, uniting world premieres, contemporary voices, and a timeless symphonic masterpiece in one unforgettable evening.

The concert opens with the world premiere of Karen LeFrak’s American Promise, narrated by Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, reflecting themes of national identity and shared values. A second world premiere follows with Marcos Campos Salas’s An American in Miami, a vibrant tribute to the city’s multicultural spirit, presented as part of the official celebration of Emilio Estefan Day (March 8). Emilio Estefan, Chairman of the Board of the Miami Symphony Orchestra, will be present for the celebration, joined by global artist DJ Khaled as the evening’s Voice Over.

A major highlight of the program is Maestro Eduardo Marturet’s Unity and Glory — the official Concacaf Anthem, specially commissioned by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football. As the musical emblem of one of the world’s most influential football confederations, the anthem symbolizes unity, pride, and collective aspiration across an entire region connected by sport and culture. Adding to this special moment, the official Concacaf Cup will be present at the concert, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience a symbol of continental achievement up close.

The evening culminates with Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 a timeless reflection on the American experience shaped by migration, hope, and transformation.

American Promise invites audiences to reflect on shared identity and the power of music to unite cultures — embracing a new sound, a new promise, and a new era.

PROGRAM:

Karen LeFrak – American Promise (World Premiere) In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Marcos Campos Salas – An American in Miami (World Premiere) a 2026 MISO Commission

DJ Khaled – Voice Over

“Celebrating Emilio Estefan Day”

Eduardo Marturet – Unity & Glory “Concacaf Anthem”

Specially commissioned by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football

Antonín Dvorak – Symphony N°9 From The New World, op.95, E minor

 

Mayor Eileen Higgins – Narrator

Eduardo Marturet – Conductor

VFW Post 8195 Guest Speaker William “Bill” Watts

Join us to learn more about VFW Post 8195 in Hollywood Florida.   Meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp with Bill expected to speak sometimes around 7:30pm

Join us for a powerful and meaningful evening with special guest speaker William “Bill” Watts of Vet Info.

Bill will address the critical topics of suicide prevention and intervention, while sharing his mission of bringing Veterans together through connection, understanding, and support. Having spoken across the country as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf War Illness Research Advisory Committee, Bill brings national insight and personal experience to this urgent conversation.

He speaks with honesty about the struggles many carry in silence — shedding light on the dark truths too often left unspoken — and offers hope, awareness, and pathways to support.

📍 VFW Post 8195
Hollywood, Florida

This is more than a talk — it’s a chance to stand together, support one another, and strengthen our Veteran community.

🎶 Turning Healing into Harmony at the Miami VA Hospital 🎶

Vet Info is proud to strike a powerful chord with our Veterans by donating 7 brand-new guitars to the Miami VA Hospital for use in Music Therapy. These guitars are more than instruments—they’re tools for healing, expression, and hope.
Veterans who participate in Music Therapy commit to a 10-session program, where music becomes a pathway to connection, focus, and recovery. For those who complete the program and don’t yet own a guitar, they’ll have the opportunity to take one home and continue their musical journey beyond the therapy room.
And it doesn’t stop there. If a Veteran shows dedication, progress, and a true passion for continuing music therapy, the guitar becomes theirs to keep—at no cost. No strings attached. Just encouragement, empowerment, and support.

At Vet Info, we believe healing doesn’t always come from words alone—sometimes it comes from six strings and a song. 🎵
Honored to serve those who have served us.

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